Why we picked her: Piper, a transfer from Shorecrest, had the strongest performance of any county girl swimmer at a state meet. She won the 3A title in the 100-yard backstroke in 55.81 seconds and finished second in the 200 individual medley in 2 minutes, 2.81 seconds. The state title was a first for her in any event. She also was the only county girl swimmer to finish in the top two at state in two individual events.

Fun fact: Jessica's mother, Rene, was a nationally ranked swimmer in the 400 individual medley and came close to making the Olympics.

What's next: Piper is training for longer distances and hopes to lower her times in the 200 back at offseason meets before preparing to defend her state title next season.